Although nothing can be set in stone after just two days of practice, it is clear who the early leader in the clubhouse is for the starting shooting guard spot.

That would be James Anderson.

Anderson, who was acquired in the offseason from the Houston Rockets, was the starting shooting guard for the second straight day at practice on Sunday for the Sixers. Anderson was out there with a starting unit that consisted of Michael Carter-Williams, Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young and Spencer Hawes.

"I really didn't sense it, but being as we had a young group and I am one of the more experienced guys in the group, I knew I maybe had a chance," Anderson said. "I definitely want to stay in this position instead of moving out of it."

Anderson likely has the edge because he can do something that the others competing for the job can't- shoot the ball.

"We are looking for that from him," Brown said of Anderson. "We need to help him, continue to develop him. He's always been a scorer, since I've been with him for a little bit during my Spur days. He also did it at Oklahoma State. The three-line is going to be very important for us."

At 6-6, Anderson had career averages of .391 from the floor and .333 from beyond the arc. Although Brown stressed the importance of also being able to get to the free-throw line, it's clear that Anderson will also be in there to help stretch the floor.

"He wants me to run the court hard and make plays in the open court," Anderson said. "My skill set is shooting open-threes."

Through two days of practice, Anderson says he has enjoyed the chemistry he thinks is already forming between himself, Carter-Williams and Turner.

"It's going to be good," Anderson said of the trio. "All of us are interchangeable because Evan (Turner) can play the one and Michael (Carter-Williams) can play the two. It's all out on the wing and making plays in the open court. I think Evan and Michael can both make plays, so it's good for me being a spot up shooter because I can see open shots coming my way."

Besides Anderson, Brown says he has also been impressed by the trio of young guards in Tony Wroten, Khalif Wyatt and Darius Morris.

"I think they have all shown a tremendous amount of energy," Brown said of the young guards. "That's the thing that sticks out the most. They are all young, hungry, and athletic. They understand the pecking order is always going to be decided by who competes. It's going to make it hard for me because as we speak, I have a lot of them that are competing hard."

Meaning Anderson still has his work cut out for him if he wants to hold onto the starting job.

"It's a different opportunity for me to be with the first group," said Anderson. "I definitely want to take advantage of it."

Lavoy Allen Update: Temple product Lavoy Allen has been sidelined since camp began with a knee injury but should resume contact during practice on Monday, a source has confirmed to NJ.com. The return of Allen is a much needed one for the Sixers, who are very thin at the center and power forward position.